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Elections

2012 Candidate Endorsements

Results
50% Win Percentage
8 Candidates Endorsed

Our elected officials take the needs and concerns of their constituents to Lansing with them, so it is our duty to make sure those we endorse will put the health of our communities and our natural resources at the top of their list.

Michigan State House

Jon Switalski
Elected!

Jon Switalski

House District 28
Mika Huckleberry

Mika Huckleberry

House District 70
Rob VerHeulen
Elected!

Rob VerHeulen

House District 74 (Republican)
Allen O'Shea

Allen O'Shea

House District 101
Lon Johnson

Lon Johnson

House District 103
Wayne Schmidt
Elected!

Wayne Schmidt

House District 104
Sharon Gray

Sharon Gray

House District 108
Scott Dianda
Elected!

Scott Dianda

House District 110 (Democrat)

How We Endorse

All candidates seeking our endorsement must complete a questionnaire indicating their positions on key environmental, conservation and public health issues facing our state. Those issues include, but are not limited to: ensuring all Michiganders have water that is free from toxic contamination, taking strong action on climate change, supporting policies that address inequities in our society as they relate to clean air and access to clean water, and a willingness to hold polluters accountable.

Candidates who demonstrate values in line with Michigan LCV’s positions are then interviewed by Michigan LCV staff and board members. In these interviews, candidates are further evaluated on their positions on environmental, public health and environmental justice issues as well as their viability as candidates.

Our robust candidate endorsement process ensures we endorse candidates who will be environmental champions that put people, public health and our air, land and water first.

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For more than 22 years, Michigan LCV has worked to harness the power of government and people to protect our air, land and water and improve quality of life for all Michiganders. Whom we elect matters, and when we come together and use our collective voices, we can enact lasting change for our state.

Lisa Wozniak
Executive Director, Michigan LCV

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